Intel Core i5-7200U vs Intel Core i7-3630QM

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Intel Core i5-7200U or Intel Core i5-7200U – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i5-7200U features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2016 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-7200U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1356 socket.
The Intel Core i7-3630QM features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2012 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-3630QM, you'll need a motherboard with a PGA 988 socket.
Intel Core i 7000U Group Intel Core i 3000M
7 Generation 3
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i5-7200U Name Intel Core i7-3630QM
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core i7
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-7200U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-7200U is 2.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.1 GHz.
The Intel Core i7-3630QM has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-3630QM is 2.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.4 GHz.
4 Threads 8
2x Cores 4x
2 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
3.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.4 GHz
2.5 GHz Frequency 2.4 GHz
3.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-7200U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-7200U uses the Intel HD Graphics 620, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i7-3630QM has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-3630QM uses the Intel HD Graphics 4000, which has 128 texture shaders
and 16 execution units.
192 Shaders 128
Q2/2016 Release date Q1/2011
14 nm Technology 22 nm
12 Direct X 11.0
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
24 Execution units 16
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.65 GHz
9.5 Generation 7
1.0 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.15 GHz
Intel HD Graphics 620 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 4000
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
Decode / Encode VP8 No
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode
No AV1 No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP9 No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 34.1 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-2133 Memory type DDR3L-1600, DDR3L-1333, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600
No ECC No
32.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 15 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 45 W watts.
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 45 W
-- Tjunction max 105 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-7200U is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i7-3630QM is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
Q4/2016 Release date Q3/2012
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
14 nm Technology 22 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
281 $ Release price 363 $
Kaby Lake U Architecture Ivy Bridge H
3.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
BGA 1356 Socket PGA 988
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-3630QM
4C 8T @ 2.4 GHz
2823
2823
Intel Core i5-7200U
2C 4T @ 2.5 GHz
1510
1510

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-3630QM
4C 8T @ 2.4 GHz
2265
2265
Intel Core i5-7200U
2C 4T @ 2.5 GHz
1937
1937

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-3630QM
4C 8T @ 2.4 GHz
1230
1230
Intel Core i5-7200U
2C 4T @ 2.5 GHz
652
652

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-7200U
2C 4T @ 2.5 GHz
986
986
Intel Core i7-3630QM
4C 8T @ 2.4 GHz
646
646

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-3630QM
4C 8T @ 2.4 GHz
590
590
Intel Core i5-7200U
2C 4T @ 2.5 GHz
334
334